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. 2020 Jul 1;9(7):e1057–e1060. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.04.003

Table 2.

Pearls and Pitfalls of Endoscopic Resection of Prepatellar Bursa

Pearls Pitfalls
  • 1.

    The knee is extended to facilitate resection of the bursa.

  • 2.

    To minimize extravasation, fluid inflow is by gravity and no Arthro-pump is used.

  • 3.

    Complete resection is not needed to seal off the cavity.
  • 1.

    Fluid extravasation may lead to spreading of bacteria in case of prepatellar septic bursitis.

  • 2.

    Aggressive resection of the superficial bursal wall may jeopardize the blood superficial wall.